Prepare against Dimitar Daskalov
BGR · World #4,864 classical · FIDE ID 2902800
Our database contains 194 games by Dimitar Daskalov, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dimitar Daskalov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dimitar Daskalov before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,277 | 2,369 | Jun 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,211 | 2,225 | Jan 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,198 | 2,198 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 194 | 77 | 61 | 56 | 39.7% |
| As White | 93 | 42 | 31 | 20 | 45.2% |
| As Black | 101 | 35 | 30 | 36 | 34.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dimitar Daskalov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dimitar Daskalov's side.
First moves as White (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 93 | 100.0% | 61.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 61.8% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Daskalov usually continues Nc3 (62.9% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Daskalov usually continues Bc4 (68.8% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Daskalov usually continues d4 (54.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 52.8% | 53.6% |
| e5 | 25 | 47.2% | 56.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 78.6% | 43.2% |
| d5 | 6 | 21.4% | 33.3% |
Dimitar Daskalov's chess games
All 194 games by Dimitar Daskalov in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 77 wins, 61 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 26 | 12/9/5 | 46.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| A26 | English Opening | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A39 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2017 | Igor Lysyj | 2,618 | Fuengirola Uni Rapid Open | C48 |
| Jan 2023 | Krasimir Rusev | 2,478 | ch-BUL | C01 |
| May 2020 | Daniel Howard Fernandez | 2,466 | chT1-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | A52 |
| Oct 2015 | Cemil Can Ali Marandi | 2,439 | Wch U18 | C42 |
| Nov 2015 | Valerii Iovcov | 2,421 | Wch U18 | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U16 | 2013 | 22 | 10.5 | 2,055 |
| 7th Kesarovski Georgiev Memorial | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 1,990 |
| chT1-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,539 |
| 46th White Tower Open A | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,177 |
| Primorsko Open | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,212 |
| 9th Kesarovski Georgiev Memorial | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,233 |
| ch-EU U14 | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,057 |
| 10th Sunny Beach Open | 2011 | 8 | 5 | 2,253 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dimitar Daskalov's chess games?
194 games by Dimitar Daskalov, from Oct 2008 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Dimitar Daskalov has played.
What does Dimitar Daskalov play on the first move as White?
Across 93 games with White in our database, Dimitar Daskalov opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dimitar Daskalov answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...e5 (47% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games).
What openings does Dimitar Daskalov play as White?
As White, Dimitar Daskalov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (26 games, 46.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 93 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dimitar Daskalov play as Black?
As Black, Dimitar Daskalov most often plays: Petrov's Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 101 games.
What is Dimitar Daskalov's FIDE rating?
Dimitar Daskalov is currently rated 2,277 in classical chess, 2,211 in rapid and 2,198 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,369 (Jun 2016).
How many games has Dimitar Daskalov played?
Our database contains 194 games by Dimitar Daskalov, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 77 wins, 61 draws, 56 losses (39.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dimitar Daskalov?
194 games by Dimitar Daskalov reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.